Good morning, y’all – did you have a good weekend? Are you ready to be back at work? I’m not sure that’s even a thing… 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
I’ve got a card for you today that is just…plain…cute! It’s uses the sweet Sweet Songbirds bundle – that’s a punch-bundle, with the quick and handy Songbird Builder Punch. And a little Painted Christmas DSP – for a NOT-Christmas Card – plus the pretty Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder. Take a look-see:
Good morning and happy half-way-thru-the-weekend! Hope yours is going well – our weather is spectacular and we spent most of yesterday in the garden. We transplanted our blueberries into the raised bed – planted 4 more baby-bluies. It was a nice way to spend the afternoon!
Two of my team members made cards this week using the cool In Bloom stamp set and coordinating Pierced Blooms die set from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. Their pretty cards reminded me of how cool this set is – the die set in particular! – so I pulled it out! And I used it to make a reprise on a fun fold I did for you a few weeks back. Take a look-see:
Happy Happy Hawwwmp Day!! We’re on the downhill slide to your weekend again! Are you snapping up those new Stampin’ Blends?!? I sure hope so – cuz they’re pretty darned cool!
I made a fun and pretty card for you today – really channeling my collage-maker-soul! I pulled out the Crane of Fortune bundle – with it’s elegant florals and…well….CRANE! And the gorgeous, coordinating Symbols of Fortune Specialty DSP. Then I added a pretty sentiment from the Happy & Heartfelt stamp set – cuz it had the one I needed! Take a look-see:
Good morning, y’all – happy Monday! And…happy Last-Day-of-the-Connect-Craft-Collect-Ordering Special! Don’t miss out – if you’ve got a lot of things on your list that you’re hoping to add to your tool box, NOW is a great time! When you reach the $250 in retail threshold – you’ll get an ADDITIONAL $25 in Stampin’ Rewards to spend! And there’s still time to get together with some of your friends and place a workshop order together – you can share the free goodies! But..we gotta get that done QUICK! The special ends at 11:50 MOUNTAIN TIME tonight!! 🙂
Now, my card today uses a few goodies that you might want to add to that order! The pretty all-image Batik Boutique Bundle gets together with the sentiment-only One Happy Family stamp set. And – the wonderful, go-to Scalloped Contours die set is in there, too! Take a look-see:
Good morning, everyone. Thanks for all the kind messages that so many have sent about Cerah. She’s on an upward trend – so I’m cautiously optimisic!
I’m sorry I wasn’t able to meet up with y’all on Facebook last night but…it just wasn’t going to happen. 🙁
But the card I made is kind of fun….yeah, BABY! The 60’s called and wants their tie-dye shirt back! Yes – I used the brand new Spiral Dye background stamp and a few cool sentiments from the new Inspired Thoughts stamp set. These are both coming in just TWO DAYS on the 4th in the new catalog. Take a look-see:
The layout for this one is from the Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge this week.
And the wild color scheme is from the Global Design Project color challenge!
And it fits nicely with the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.
I started with the Spiral Dye stamp and my Stamparatus. First, I stamped the image in Coastal Cabana. Then I rotated the Basic White cardstock panel 180 degrees and stamped the image a second time in Bumble Bee ink. I matted the panel on Magenta Madness to make the card front.
I cut a Basic White panel and a Magenta Madness mat and used my Layering Circle Dies to cut a smooth circle from the White panel and a slightly larger scalloped circle from the Magenta panel. I took the first smooth-side circle die that I’d used on the Basic White panel to cut the center out of the Magenta Madness circle – creating a frame.
I used Liquid Glue to adhere the white panel to the Magenta mat. Then I used a little more of the Glue to adhere the scalloped-edge frame to the white panel. Then I popped the whole thing over the card front with Black Stampin’ Dimensionals.
On a strip of Basic White, I stamped an Inspired Thoughts sentiment in Magenta Madness. Then I snipped a banner end. I made a mat of Magenta Madness and adhered the sentiment to it with Liquid Glue.
Using Black Stampin’ Dimensionals and a little Liquid Glue, I popped the sentiment onto the card front.
I used two lengths of Black baker’s twine from the new Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack (coming on 4 May in the new 2021-22 Annual Catalog) to tie a simple bow, which I adhered with a Glue Dot.
I added a few Matte Black Dots and the card front was done!
On the inside, I stamped a second Inspired Thoughts sentiment in Magenta Madness on a Basic White panel. Then I added a strip of Coastal Cabana paper from the new Brights 6″ x 6″ DSP pack – which is also matted on Magenta Madness. A single Matte Black Dot finished it off.
I used Liquid Glue to adhere the panel to a Magenta Madness mat and into my Basic Black card base, popped the card front on with Black Stampin’ Dimensionals and the card was done.
My Basic White Medium Envelope got a few fun sentiments from Inspired Thoughts on the front..
…and I used a little more of the Brights 6″ x 6″ DSP on the envelope flap.
Et Voila! So…did YOU have a tie-dyed t-shirt?? I sure did – heck I MADE tie-dyed shirts! This Spiral Dye background set brings it back, doesn’t it? I love the color possibilities for fun card elements. And the all-sentiments-all-the-time Inspired Thoughts is a wonderful set with so many great sentiments to use on your projects!
I hope you like! And are getting excited for Tuesday!! 🙂 In addition to the new catalog going live we’ve got TWO amazing new promotion starting then, too – read one down to get the deets!
If you’d like to recreate this card, all the products and card cuts are listed below!
TTFN
M
Use this host code when you order $50 or greater and receive a free gift (AND the Monthly Card Tutorial) from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in any active Catalog! That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets! See my Customer Rewards page for full details.
Note: Make sure that you can see my name on the final checkout page listed as your Demonstrator when you order so that you know that you’re ordering with me and you’ll get my rewards!
You’ll also be getting a link to my ZOOM The Craftroom (an exclusive TWICE-A-WEEK online event for my customers) and the monthly Online Tutorial. The May Tutorial features the Pansy Patch Bundle!
Special Bundles have sort of become a “thing” we do here, right? I gather up some goodies from the new Suites (and beyond!) in a new catalog that coordinate with each other and get you well on the way to making great cards and projects! When you order them, you’ll save around 10-15% off ordering everything yourself! And every Special Bundle includes a FREE GIFT! And remember – the prices I list INCLUDE SHIPPING & TAX! So – those are the final costs to you! 🙂
Head over to my 2021-2022 Annual Catalog Special Bundles Page and take a gander at what I’ve put together for you. Then, use the handy form at the end to get your order placed!
This is a LIMITED TIME OFFER – it ends on 18 May 2021! So….don’t wait too long!
From 4 May – 14 June,2021, qualifying Stampin’ Up! orders and parties over $250 will receive $25 in BONUS Stampin’ Rewards! Which means…MORE free goodies to kick off our new catalog!!
Stampin’ Rewards can be spent on any merchandise in either of the current catalogs, including the host exclusive items on pages 170-171 in the new Annual Catalog and page 88 in the January-June Mini Catalog!
Here’s the Deets:
Click this image to download a printable flyer with the details.
I can even set up a Host Code just for you – you give it to your friends and family – then they can order thru my Online Store, using that Host Code – to help you reach that $250 mark! 🙂 Holler at me if you have any questions or if you’d like me to set up a host code for you! You can drop me a note at stamps-n-lingers@comcast.net.
May is a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! because you’ll get even MORE FREE products in your customizable Starter Kit! Whoo-hoo!
From May 4–31, you’ll get $125 $155 worth of products for only $99 + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up!!
Here’s the Deets:
In addition to the amazing added value to the Starter Kit, when you join Stampin’ Up! you get to be a part of our amazing community of crafters! Plus, you get to enjoy sharing simple and fun crafting experiences with others, early access to products, and exclusive access to training events! Demonstrators also get at least a 20% discount on all of the products that they purchase and there is no requirement to sell to anyone.
And – if you join with me (and become an official member of my Critters-N-Creatin’ Krew!) here’s some more goodness for you:
There’s no risk and no penalty if you decide that being a Demonstrator isn’t right for you. There are lots of great reasons to join Stampin’ Up! now (and hardly any reasons to NOT join!) and I’d love to have you on my Critters-N-Creatin’ Krew team!
Want more info about becoming a Demonstrator and the benefits of joining? Then head over to my Join My Team page here. If you’ve got any questions about joining or being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – let me know! You can reach me at: stamps-n-lingers@comcast.net.
Join during May AND then place an order of $250+!! You can “double dip” and get $30 additional free merchandise with your Starter Kit AND $25 extra in host cash to spend when you place orders of $250+ before 14 June!!
Got questions, holler at me at: stamps-n-lingers@comcast.net
A catalog share gives you a chance to try a sample of all the new papers in the catalog – and then you can see what you love and go back and purchase full packs of those goodies!
So – you can try a little bit of the beautiful new Designer Series Papers, specialty papers and treat boxes! I’ll place our Shares order first jump out of the box on 4 May 21 and use expedited shipping so I get it back fast! Then I’ll get it all cut up, packaged and out the door quick as I can – as early in the week of the 10th as I can manage!
For this catalog, I’m offering a New Designer Series Paper Share and you can DOUBLE it up if you like! 🙂
Shares are open to anyone – including demonstrators! Go to my Shares Page and get your order in – orders need to be placed by 2 May!! 🙂
If you love great deals, our Last-Chance Products Sale is the perfect time to shop. You’ll get deep discounts on your favorite products from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog—and as an extra bonus—you’ll get a peek at the list of items carrying over to the other catalogs. Many items will sell out fast, so don’t delay—head over to my Online Store and get started right now!
Here’s the deets:
Sales Period: 24 March, 1:00 PM (MT) – 3 May 2021, 11:59 PM (MT)
DEADLINE for ordering is 3 May 2021; 11:59 PM (MT)
Click here to go right to the Last Chance Products in my Online Store!
Happy shopping, y’all! And don’t forget – it’s all WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!
Basic Black Cardstock: 4 1/4″ x 11″ (card base, scored and folded at 5 1/2″)
Magenta Madness Cardstock: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (mats for card front and for inner liner); (mat for front panel); (mat for sentiment); 7/8″ x 4″ (mat for DSP strip on inner liner)
Basic White Cardstock: 3 3/4″ x 5″ (card front); (front panel with circle die cut out); (sentiment); 3 3/4″ x 5″ (inner liner)
Brights 6″ x 6″ DSP (new pattern for 2021-2022!): 3/4″ x 4″ (DSP strip on inside); envelope flap
If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!
Shop the Clearance Rack here. Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! Products – Join my Punkin Head Peppermint Rewards – My online customer thank you program!
Finn Fan Fix
So…as we keep taking the next day and the next to help Cerah recover – part of the program is hand-grazing a few times a day. On Saturday she was making a concerted demand to go here…there…wherever the clover and tiny grasses were.
Finn…helped.
Including partaking of a little of the grasses and clovers as he rested.
TTFN
M
Happy Monday, y’all!
Well – once my back decided that it could calm down a bit on Sunday, the weekend went pretty well for me – we had a fun Inkin’ Krew meeting yesterday on Zoom – and we even made some cards “together’! With our team spread out all over the country, it’s totally cool to be able to see everyone and laugh and craft together!! We have an awesome team – and more folks joining us all the time – especially with the amazing joining special we’ve got going right now!
My card today is not one of the ones we worked on in our meeting – but you’ll get to see those in the next few days. Today, I have a quick and super easy card for you to make with the beautiful Flowers For Every Season Memories & More card pack and…yes, again!…the Many Mates stamp set. Take a look-see:
I borrowed the layout for this one from this week’s Freshly Made Sketches challenge.
I started with a piece of Pretty Peacock cardstock that I embossed in the new Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder and matted on Bumble Bee for the card front.
I pulled two of the smaller cards from the Flowers For Every Season Memories & More Card Pack and cut them down a bit. Then I matted them on Bumble Bee card stock.
I adhered the first to the card front with Liquid Glue.
Using Glue Dots, I adhered a length of Bumble Bee 1/4″ 2020-2022 In Color RIbbon.
On the second panel – the one with the frame – I stamped a sentiment from Many Mates in Pretty Peacock. Then I popped it onto the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I added a Bumble Bee 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dot and the card front was done.
On the inside, I stamped a second Many Mates sentiment in Pretty Peacock on a Whisper White Panel. Across the bottom of the panel, I adhered a Bumble Bee-matted strip of Flowers For Every Season DSP.
I used Liquid Glue to adhere the panel to a Bumble Bee mat and into my Just Jade card base, popped the card front on with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the card was done.
My Whisper White Medium Envelope got one of the flower stickers from the Flowers For Every Season Memories & More Card Pack on the front…
…and more Flowers For Every Season DSP on the envelope flap.
Et Voila! I do so love this Flowers For Every Season Memories & More Card Pack – it’s so handy and makes quick and easy cards so…quick and easy. And beautiful!!
I hope you like!
If you want to recreate this card – all the Stampin’ Up! products you need are listed down below along with the card cuts!
TTFN
M
Use this host code when you order $50 or greater and receive a free gift (AND the Monthly Card Tutorial!) from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in any active Catalog! That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets! See my Rewards page for full details.
With the arrival of the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, I’ve once again gathered up some goodies from the new Suites (and beyond!) that coordinate with each other and will get you well on the way to making great cards and projects!
I spent some time curating these bundles for you to choose from. Like your own Personal Shopper. When you order them, you’ll save around 10-15% off ordering everything yourself! And every Special Bundle includes a FREE GIFT! 🙂
There are a bunch o-bundles to pick from and free gifts with each bundle. Check them out right here – and use the handy form at the bottom of the page to get your order placed!
Would you like to build up your Stampin’ Up! tool chest a little at a time? Would you like to also receive host benefits? An Online Host Club might be the perfect solution for you! I’ve got openings in the Club starting in July – which is great for the Annual Catalog AND for the 2020 Aug – Dec Mini Catalog!
You’ll be the “Host” – in quotes because you get all of the benefits and none of the work! – during the 6 months…
Check my Online Host Club 2020 page for all the details!
The brand new 2020–2021 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is live and Stampin’ Up! is having a celebration!
Anyone who places an order of $250+ or holds a party with $250+ in sales during the month of June will receive $25 in extra Stampin’ Rewards!! So, THAT means that you’ll earn $50 in Stampin’ Rewards with any order or party of $250+ that is submitted between June 3 and June 30! Yay!!!!
Here are the details:
Here’s a flyer with the details, click on the image to open it to full-size.
Drop me a note if you’d like to set up a catalog party! I can set up a host code for you and you can have your stamping friends place orders with your host code. If your party reaches $250 in sales, you’ll get that extra $25 in host cash when we close out your party! If you’re interested, holler at me for all the deets!
Let me know if you have any questions. Have fun making your shopping list!
We’ve got an amazing new Joining Special – just in time for the new Catalog!
It’s a bundle bash! If you’ve been thinking about becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, now’s the perfect time to join. Not only will you get the Starter Kit—already a great value at $99 for $125 worth of products—but for a limited time, you’ll get to select ANY Bundle from the new 2020–2021 Annual Catalog for FREE.
There could not be a better time to join the Team!!
THERE’S NO RISK!
NO PRESSURE OR OBLIGATION TO SELL TO OTHERS
NO PENALTY TO DROP
SAVE 20% ON EVERYTHING YOU PURCHASE!
Check out some of the benefits of joining…
I WELCOME HOBBY STAMPERS! Purchase the $99 starter kit (and pick $125 worth of product! – PLUS that FREE BUNDLE!) and join Stampin’ Up! thru me and you’ll instantly become a member of my exclusive Critters-N-Creatin’ Krew Online Community! It’s always a fun, pressure-free environment ((prizes, resources, ideas, friendship) and you’ll have the chance to share your work in our Monthly Challenges and maybe win the draw!
If you’d like more info on the benefits of joining Stampin’ Up! with me – you can check it out on my Join My Team page – or…give me a holler.
Just Jade Card Stock: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ (card base, scored and folded at 4 1/4″)
Flowers For Every Season Memories & More Card Pack panels: 2 7/8″ x 3 3/4″ (“mat” and sentiment)
Pretty Peacock Card Stock: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (card front)
Bumble Bee Card Stock: 3″ x 3 7/8″ (mats for Memories & More Card Pack panels on front); 4″ x 5 1/4″ (mats for card front and for inner liner); 1″ x 5 1/4″ (mat for inner liner DSP strip)
Whisper White Card Stock: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (inner liner)
Flowers for Every Season DSP: 7/8″ x 5 1/4″ (inner liner DSP strip); envelope flap
If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!
Shop the Clearance Rack here. Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! Products – Join my Punkin Head Peppermint Rewards – My online customer thank you program!
Finn Fan Fix
House guard….POST!
On full alert.
I shall not eat while at my post.
I shall alert my family if there is a deer. Or a mud dauber. Or a leaf.
I shall stay ever vigilant.
The first, the last – yes, the very final defense….
I will not sleep…
Well – maybe just rest my chin for a minute….
TTFN
M
Hey y’all – it’s Sunday, which means I’ve got another fun challenge for you from the Paper Players – it’s a sketch challenge from our lovely LeAnne this week and it’ll for sure jump-start your creative mojo! I hope you’ll come and play along. 🙂
If you were able to join me yesterday for my Facebook Live video, I appreciate you spending some of your weekend with me! If you weren’t able to watch the live version, but you’d like to see the replay on YouTube…here ’tis!
I pulled out the new Many Mates stamp set, with it’s bundled Many Medallions Die set (coming on 3 June!), plus a little of the new Forever Greenery DSP for this one! And – some new Brass Foil became the focal point. Take a look-see:
And here’s this week’s Paper Players theme challenge! Hope you’ll join the fun and show us your projects! I can’t wait to see what you create! 🙂
I started with a piece of Just Jade card stock – one of the wunnermus new 2020-2022 In Colors! – and embossed it in the new Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder. Then I cut it to be the same size as the front of my Just Jade card base and adhered it with Liquid Glue.
Next up is a piece of Forever Greenery DSP, double matted on Pretty Peacock and Melon Mambo – and adhered to the card front with Liquid Glue.
Using the big, bold die in the Many Medallions Die Set, I cut a Brass Foil piece. Then I used my Paper Snips to trim the panel down to fit and adhered it with Liquid Glue.
I stamped the Many Mates sentiment in Melon Mambo on a strip of Whisper White, then used the new Lovely Labels Pick a Punch (new in the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog) to cut each end.
I tied a simple bow from a length of 3/16″ Braided Linen Trim and adhered it with a Glue Dot. Then I popped the sentiment over the top with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A couple of Just Jade dots from the 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots pack finished off the card front!
On the inside, I added a second sentiment from Many Mates in Melon Mambo to a Whisper White panel. I added a Pretty Peacok-matted strip of Forever Greenery DSP across the bottom – and some of the trimmed Brass Foil die cut, as well. A single Just Jade Enamel dot finished it off.
I used Liquid Glue to adhere the panel to a Pretty Peacock and a Melon Mambo mat and then into the Just Jade card base and the card was done!
My Whisper White Medium Envelope got a few words from Many Mates in Melon Mambo on the front…
…and more of the Forever Greenery DSP on the envelope flap.
Et Voila! This Many Mates set is absolutely filled with fun and useful sentiments – and the bundled Many Medallions offers some great textural accents for your projects!
I hope you like – and are adding this one to your gotta-have-it list!
And I can help you get this stamp set – either now as a new demonstrator (yes, you can select pre-order goodies for your Starter Kit!!) or after 3 June (consider an Online Host Club!!) or my Sentiments Rule Special Bundle!
If you want to recreate this card – all the Stampin’ Up! products you need are listed down below along with the card cuts!
Now – before you reach for your ink and papers, check out what our amazing team has created to inspire you this week:
The Paper Players Design Team
TTFN
M
Use this host code when you order $50 or greater and receive a free gift (AND the Monthly Card Tutorial!) from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in any active Catalog! That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets! See my Rewards page for full details.
With the arrival of the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, I’ve once again gathered up some goodies from the new Suites (and beyond!) that coordinate with each other and will get you well on the way to making great cards and projects!
I spent some time curating these bundles for you to choose from. Like your own Personal Shopper. When you order them, you’ll save around 10-15% off ordering everything yourself! And every Special Bundle includes a FREE GIFT! 🙂
There are bunch o-bundles to pick from and free gifts with each bundle. Check them out right here – and use the handy form at the bottom of the page to get your order placed!
The new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog is GORGEOUS!! And – if you join right now – YOU could choose to select from the same Pre-Order goodies that I did to fill your Starter Kit!! That’s right – you’ll spend $99 and pick $125 worth of goodies!! Plus – you’ll get an eight-pack of the NEW Catalogs and brochures (that’s kind of a big deal!!).
As always, Starter Kits ship for FREE!! Just as soon as you get your Demonstrator ID – you’ll be able to save at least 20% on EVERYTHING you purchase! No obligation – no commitment – no requirement to sell a thing! Ever! I welcome folks with all kinds of goals and Hobby Demonstrators are a big part of the Critters-N-Creatin’ Krew!
If you’d like more info – you can check it out on my Join My Team page – or…give me a holler. Would be happy to answer any questions you might have!
With the imminent arrival of the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, I’m offering Catalog Shares to give you the chance to try a little bit of all the new papers and embellishments – without having to BUY all the new papers and embellishments! 🙂
As in the past, I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share and an Embellishment share with all sorts of fun new goodies!
I’ve got a few options for you to pick from: a New Designer Series Paper Share, a New Embellishments Share, and an I Want It All Share (this one gets a free extra bonus!!). And there are even DOUBLE shares, too!
Shares are open to anyone – including demonstrators, so…head on over to my Catalog Shares Page and check out your options – then get signed up today!
Just Jade Card Stock: 8 1/2″ x 11″ (card base, scored, cut and folded at shown above); 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ Tasteful Textile 3D Embossed panel (card front)
Melon Mambo Card Stock: 3 5/8″ x 4 5/8″ (bottom front mat); 4″ x 5 1/4″ (bottom mat for inner liner)
Pretty Peacock Card Stock: 3 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ (top mat for front DSP panel); 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (top mat for inner liner); 1 1/8″ x 3 7/8″ (mat for inner liner strip)
Brass Foil Sheet: Many Medallions die cut panel (trimmed to 3 1/4″ x 4 1/4″)
Whisper White Card Stock: 3/4″ x 2 1/2″ (sentiment); 3 3/4″ x 5″ (inner liner)
Forever Greenery DSP: 3 3/8″ x 4 3/8″ (DSP Panel on front); 1″ x 3 7/8″ (inner liner strip); envelope flap
If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!
Shop the Clearance Rack here. Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! Products – Join my Punkin Head Peppermint Rewards – My online customer thank you program!
Finn Fan Fix
Wayne put a stick on the dog the other day.
Wait – that might have been me.
I put a stick on the dog the other day.
I think I said something like – hey Finny, wanna get this stick?
And he indicated he did not by just ignoring me completely.
So – I put the stick on him.
Figured he’d shake it off real quick.
I figured wrong.
I dunno – maybe he wants to be one of those wagon-pulling dogs?
Or…could just be that…he’s a smidge goofy!
But – makes for cute pictures, huh??
TTFN
M
Happy Saturday, y’all! And it’s the Saturday of a Three-Day Weekend to celebrate Memorial Day! As you go about your socially distanced activities this weekend, grilling and playing in the sun, I’d ask you to take a moment to say thank you to those who gave all so that we could enjoy the freedoms we love so much! Our freedom came at the ultimate cost for so many. Thank you!
Part of my weekend will be spent (I hope!) with you (virtually!) tonight at 7pm Eastern over on my Stamps-N-Lingers FB page. We’re going to play with a sentiment-centric bundle called Many Mates. With a few other goodies thrown in. Take a sneaky peek!
I think you’ll like this one so…hope to see you then.
Tonight. 7pm Eastern. Right here! 🙂
TTFN
M
Use this host code when you order $50 or greater and receive a free gift (AND the Monthly Card Tutorial!) from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in any active Catalog! That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets! See my Rewards page for full details.
With the imminent arrival of the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, I’m offering Catalog Shares to give you the chance to try a little bit of all the new papers and embellishments – without having to BUY all the new papers and embellishments! 🙂
As in the past, I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share and an Embellishment share with all sorts of fun new goodies!
I’ve got a few options for you to pick from: a New Designer Series Paper Share, a New Embellishments Share, and an I Want It All Share (this one gets a free extra bonus!!). And there are even DOUBLE shares, too!
Shares are open to anyone – including demonstrators, so…head on over to my Catalog Shares Page and check out your options – then get signed up today!
The new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog is GORGEOUS!! And – if you join right now – YOU could choose to select from the same Pre-Order goodies that I did to fill your Starter Kit!! That’s right – you’ll spend $99 and pick $125 worth of goodies!! Plus – you’ll get an eight-pack of the NEW Catalogs and brochures (that’s kind of a big deal!!).
As always, Starter Kits ship for FREE!! Just as soon as you get your Demonstrator ID – you’ll be able to save at least 20% on EVERYTHING you purchase! No obligation – no commitment – no requirement to sell a thing! Ever! I welcome folks with all kinds of goals and Hobby Demonstrators are a big part of the Critters-N-Creatin’ Krew!
If you’d like more info – you can check it out on my Join My Team page – or…give me a holler. Would be happy to answer any questions you might have!
If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!
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Finn Fan Fix
I’ve had a few requests for an update on the progress of our garden.
So – Finny (my docent) and I, went out with the camera.
Our first stop is the Squash department! On the left – a baby Spaghetti Squash. On the right – some yellow squash that are doing great! We’ve had trouble in the past with blossom-end rot. But..so far so good this year! 🙂
My French Algarve pole beans are doing their thing – and we’ve got tons of little flowers (baby beans, do-do-do-do-doo). Underneath – my Buttercrunch that I started from seed (have to keep saying that cuz I can’t believe how good everything did this year!). I’ve also got sweet onions in that bed – that we started from root cuttings off onions I cooked with. Yes. I AM channeling Laura Ingalls… 😉
Moving into the tomato area…
The two big plants in the corners are the tomatillos – going great guns.
The two small plants are basil.
Except…they’re not. Somehow in the seed starting process, things went astray, awry and maybe even avast. They are most definitely tomatoes. I ASSUME they’re Argo paste tomatoes, but…I guess we’ll see!
I kept looking and waiting for them to look like basil – rubbing the leaves and sniffing….nope. NOT basil! LOL
The Sweethearts are doing well – they’re such a solid performer! This is a grape tomato and they’re sweet as sugar!
My Ancho Magnificos are really flourishing. Not as fast as Wayne thinks they should – he keeps worrying that our soil isn’t as good as it “was last year”. Cuz…we don’t have a thousand peppers by mid-May! 😉 But…we’ve got a bevy of flowers (aka baby peppers, do-do-do-do-dooo).
Finally, into Finn’s favorite part of the garden (cuz…he can reach these!).
We’ve got lavender… with some flowers around the edge…
And the blueberries and raspberries….
You DO have to keep a close eye on the fruit – those rascally squirrels are known berrytarians!
Last, but not least, Finn’s favorite – the Pink Peace!!
No more pictures of turnips, mustards and collards…we had two big harvests…
And some gorgeous radishes!
So – there you have it! The garden is doing its thing! 🙂
TTFN
M
Well. It’s Monday. More to the point – are you sitting down!? It’s the 30th of March. Which makes tomorrow the 31st.
Which ALSO means that tomorrow is the LAST DAY of Sale-A-Bration! 🙁
And – it’s the last day that the Coordination Products will be available! 🙁 🙁
So – if you’re still wanting ANYTHING – SAB or Coordinating Product – you need to get busy right now!
And if you’ve been on the fence about joining the Stampin’ Up! family – now is a great time to pick a side – cuz you get SO much more bang for your Starter-Kit-Buck during Sale-A-Bration!! Give me a holler if you’d like more info….
I decided to make a little card for you today that showcases a couple of fun products – one from the Coordinating Products (the Pleased as Punch DSP) and the other from SAB (the Sending Thoughts stamp set). And I added in a little Timeless Tulip bundle, too. Take a look-see:
The layout for this one is from the CAS Colours & Sketches Challenge…
And the Spring-y color palette is from the Color Throwdown!
I’ve also got all the elements from the As You See It challenge!
I started with a piece of Petal Pink paper from the Pleased As Punch DSP (a Coordinating Product) that I matted on Highland Heather for the card front. I wrapped a length of 3/8″ Purple Tricolor Ribbon around the panel, securing it in the back with Glue Dots.
I used the Tulip Builder Punch to punch out two pink and one purple tulip from the Pleased As Punch DSP (did you know there’s also paper that coordinates with the Umbrella Builder, the Small Bloom Punch AND the Heart Punch Pack?!?). I adhered the two purple tulips to the card front with Liquid Glue.
On a piece of Whisper White, I stamped the Sending You Thoughts (free with a $50 purchase during SAB – so…thru tomorrow – then it’s GONE!) sentiment in Highland Heather. Then I cut it with a Rectangle Stitched Die and adhered it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I tied a bow with the Tricolor Ribbon and adhered it with a Glue Dot.
I used two double-stacks of Stampin’ Dimensionals to add the pink tulip over the bow.
A few Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels finished off the card front!
On the inside, I added a second Sending You Thoughts sentiment in Highland Heather to a Whisper White panel. Over the top, I stamped a small tulip from the Timeless Tulip stamp set in Petal Pink. Then I tucked a Champage Rhinestone in to finish it off!
I used Liquid Glue to adhere the panel to a Highland Heather mat, then into my Petal Pink card base, popped the card front on with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the card was done!
My Whisper White Medium Envelope got a couple more Petal Pink tulips on the front…
…and some more of the Pleased As Punch DSP on the envelope flap.
Et Voila! Tulips just shout SPRING from the top of their lungs (or – they would if they HAD lungs!). I love the Timeless Tulips bundle – and it’s so cool that you can punch out all sorts of pretty tulips from the Pleased As Punch DSP!!
And Sending Thoughts is one of my favorite sentiment sets ever – and it’s made even better by being FREE. Well – for today and tomorrow. THEN it’ll be gone! So – get these goodies quick like a bunny!
I hope you like and – if you want to recreate this card – all the Stampin’ Up! products you need are listed down below along with the card cuts!
TTFN
M
Use this host code when you order $50 or greater and receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in any active Catalog! That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets! See my Rewards page for full details.
The Ornate Garden Early Release will be available soon for customers – like…next week!
As has become my habit, I’ve put together an Ornate Garden Special Bundle for you – which, if you bought all the pieces and parts separately would cost you about $155 when you factor in Shipping and Tax (depending on how much Uncle Sam takes where you live!).
That’s about a 20% Savings!! 😳
But – this is a LIMITED TIME OFFER that will go away on 15 April!
Check it out!
Ornate Thanks Bundle -$46.75
Ornate Style Bundle – $52
Ornate Garden Specialty DSP – $15
Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder – $9
Gilded Gems – $7
BONUS – When you order the Ornate Garden Suite Bundle you’ll get the Ornate Ribbon Combo Pack for free!
When you order the bundle – if you want some “extras” of the consumables (the Ornate Garden Specialty DSP, Gilded Gems, or Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack) – you can even order one of each of those at a special price!
Got it? Okay – use this form to get signed up for your Special bundle! On 26 March, I’ll send a PayPal invoice, which you can pay with a Credit Card if you like. Then, on 1 April, I’ll get your bundle ordered and on the way quick as I can! Whoo-hooo!
Please note, per the Demonstrator rules from Stampin’ Up!, I can only ship Stampin’ Up! merchandise to addresses within the United States or to Military APOs. Thanks for your understanding.
If you’ve got questions on how to fill out the form – give me a holler!
Happy Bundling! 🙂
It doesn’t happen often – but…when it does – it’s AMAZEBALLS!
It’s a new catalog Early Release – and it’s for a wonderful Suite in the upcoming 2020-2021 Annual Catalog.
Customers will be able to start ordering from the suite on 1 April (that’s day after tomorrow).
Take a look at the Ornate Garden Suite flyer….
Order my Special Bundle and I’ll get it on the way to you on 1 April.
If you’ve ever thought of joining Stampin’ Up! as a Demonstrator (I’d love to have you on my team!), Sale-A-bration is an awesome time to join!
Whether you’d like to start a business or would simply like the great discount, we’re here to support you however you need!
If you have EVER considered joining the team – then during this year’s Sale-A-Bration is definitely the time to take the step! The SU! Starter Kit is one of the best deals going. You pay just $99 (plus tax) and it includes Free Shipping! For that $99 – you get to select $125 worth of SU! product – plus you get Mini Paper Cutter, the 6” x 6” DSP Sampler and your choice of an extra stamp set! Pretty awesome deal. Remember – there’s no commitment – no need to sell, have a blog or anything else. Just collect that 20-25% discount on everything you purchase for as long as you remain active.
Any time is always a great time to join and get that big discount for yourself, but Sale-a-bration is a really awesome time to join with lots of extra benefits with your kit!
There are lots more details to be found on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions Page.
Or…are you ready to go? Click here and scroll down to click on the “join now” button and select your Starter Kit now!
Let me know if you have any questions at stamps-n-lingers@comcast.net.
Petal Pink Card Stock: 4 1/4″ x 11″ (card base, scored and folded at 5 1/2″)
Highland Heather Card Stock: 4″ x 5 1/4″ (mats for card front and for inner liner)
Whisper White Card Stock: 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ Stitched Rectangle Die (sentiment); 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (inner liner)
Pleased As Punch DSP: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (card front); Tulip Builder punched flowers; envelope flap
If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!
Shop the Clearance Rack here. Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! Products – Join my Punkin Head Peppermint Rewards – My online customer thank you program!
Finn Fan Fix
That look you get when you know you’re doing EXACTLY what your mom told you to do.
And you know EXACTLY who’s a good boy!
My dog’s tongue is longer than your dog’s tongue!
TTFN
Good morning, y’all – welcome to another edition of Amy’s Inkin’ Krew team blog hop! Each month we make projects centered around a theme – and this month our theme is Celebration! We can interpret that any way we want – so…be sure to check and see everyone’s projects – we’ve got a bunch of talented ladies hopping with us this month!
I decided to go with a congratulations card using a fun sentiment from the 2020 Sale-A-Bration Flyer stamp set called Sending You Thoughts (which you’ll be able to pick up for FREE with a $50 order starting on 3 Jan 20!) and the most gorgeous Peaceful Poppies DSP (in the 2020 Jan – Jun Mini Catalog also coming on 3 Jan 20!). Take a look-see:
Card Stampin' With Clara
Inky Bee Stampers
KarensCardCorner
Stamp with Amy K
Stampin With Shirley G
Tarabeth Stamps
TL's Bright Spot
Wild Wing Creations